🏡 Florida Homebuyer Questionnaire: Discover Your Ideal Lifestyle

Dated: July 15 2025

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🏡 Florida Homebuyer Questionnaire: Discover Your Ideal Lifestyle

Thinking of buying a home in Florida? Take a few minutes to answer the questions below to help clarify the type of property and community that suits your lifestyle best. You can download and print a version at the bottom of this article.

But before you dive in…
🔍 Start by thinking about your WHY.
Ask yourself:
👉 Why do I want or need the things I’m about to check off?
Understanding your motivation is key to finding a home that truly supports the life you want to live.


👥 Who Will Be Living in the Home?

  • ☐ Just me

  • ☐ My spouse/partner and I

  • ☐ A family with children

  • ☐ Multigenerational household

  • ☐ Occasional guests or snowbirds


⏳ What’s Your Ideal Timeline?

  • ☐ As soon as possible

  • ☐ Within the next 3–6 months

  • ☐ 6–12 months from now

  • ☐ Just researching for now


🏘️ What Type of Community Do You Prefer?

  • ☐ 55+ active adult

  • ☐ Gated community

  • ☐ Resort-style with tons of amenities

  • ☐ Smaller, low-maintenance neighborhood

  • ☐ Rural feel with more space and privacy

  • ☐ Planned community with shops, trails, parks


🚪 What Type of Property Are You Interested In?

  • ☐ Single-family home

  • ☐ Villa or paired home

  • ☐ Condo

  • ☐ Townhome

  • ☐ Acreage or equestrian property


📍 What Do You Want to Be Near?

(Check your top priorities)

  • ☐ Beaches

  • ☐ Golf courses

  • ☐ Walking/biking trails

  • ☐ Restaurants and shops

  • ☐ Major highways

  • ☐ Airports

  • ☐ Medical facilities

  • ☐ Schools or colleges


🏊 Do You Want a Pool?

  • ☐ Private pool

  • ☐ Community pool

  • ☐ Not important


📐 How Much Space Do You Need?

  • ☐ 1–2 bedrooms

  • ☐ 3–4 bedrooms

  • ☐ 5+ bedrooms

  • ☐ Office or flex room

  • ☐ 1,000–1,500 sq ft

  • ☐ 1,500–2,500 sq ft

  • ☐ 2,500+ sq ft


🧩 Any Must-Have Features?

  • ☐ Open floor plan

  • ☐ First-floor living

  • ☐ 2-car or 3-car garage

  • ☐ Energy-efficient or newer construction

  • ☐ Boat dock or Gulf access

  • ☐ HOA that covers lawn and maintenance

  • ☐ Pet-friendly policies


📄 Community or HOA Preferences

  • ☐ Deed-restricted with clear guidelines

  • ☐ Minimal rules or non-HOA neighborhood

  • ☐ Maintenance-free living


🧠 What’s Your WHY?

For every item you checked off, ask yourself:
“Why is this important to me?”

Your “why” might be peace of mind, ease of maintenance, community connection, lifestyle flexibility, long-term investment — or all of the above!

Write down a few thoughts here to keep your goals front and center as you begin your home search.


🔎 Once you’ve thought through your answers, I’d love to help you explore the Florida homes and communities that check your boxes — and match your why.
📩 Contact Me for personalized options and advice — no pressure, just helpful guidance. 

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Daralyn Duquette

Daralyn is a seasoned, full-time real estate agent with 11 years of experience in the field and counting. She calls upon skills developed in her previous career experiences as a tenured educator and c....

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